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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.65, 1,406.89 and 572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.65, 1,406.89 and 572.62 is: 858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.65 : 1,406.89 = 572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.65/1,406.89 = 572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.65x = 1,406.89 × 572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.65x = 805,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,613.35/938.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.27

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